Salary: £13.45 per hour
Permanent: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–12:00pm (20 hours per week)
Application deadline: 21st April 2026
Do you want to be part of a unique community where people live, work, learn and celebrate life together?
About Us:
Camphill Milton Keynes Communities is a charity that provides unique, person-centred support for adults with learning disabilities and autistic spectrum conditions. The council rates Camphill “Excellent,” and we offer an environment where staff can grow and develop.
Purpose of the Role
As part of our well-established Artisan Bakery workshop, you’ll support adults with a range of needs to learn practical skills, gain confidence, and take part in real, purposeful work. Producing high-quality bread, cakes and other baked goods for sale in the café and local community. This is a hands‑on role involving baking, teaching, supporting people in learning at their own pace, and ensuring the workshop is safe, welcoming, and well‑run.
The role includes supporting the coordinator and, in their absence, overseeing the workshop by working additional hours (by agreement) to ensure a safe, inclusive, and person‑centred environment for adults with learning disabilities and autism.
Key Responsibilities
Workshop Support & Food Production
- Work collaboratively with staff and service users on all aspects of bakery production, including bread making, food preparation, baking, and cleaning
- Oversee the bakery workshop when the coordinator is absent
- Maintain compliance with Food Standards Agency requirements for catering settings
- Ensure safe storage and monitoring of food stock
Health, Safety & Safeguarding
- Maintain a safe, healthy, and secure environment in line with CMKC policies and procedures
- Ensure workshop and storage areas remain clean, organised, and hygienic
- Carry out routine health and safety checks and adhere to COSHH requirements
- Report hazards, incidents, accidents, and safeguarding concerns in accordance with CMKC procedures
Support for Service Users & Volunteers
- Provide training, guidance, and encouragement to volunteers and service users
- Support service to ensure effective food safety standards are always met
- Support service users’ different ability levels, understanding their needs and care plans
- Plan and deliver meaningful workshop projects with the coordinator, setting goals and recording outcomes
- Complete reviews, achievement records, and person‑centred documentation
General Duties
- Support service users in other day opportunities within CMKC or external community‑based activities, when required
- Undertake additional tasks and project work as required by CMKC
Staff Training & Personal Development
- Participate in supervision, appraisal, and reflective practice
- Attend staff meetings as required
- Engage in ongoing professional development and training
General Requirements
- Build positive, professional working relationships with residents, colleagues, families, and professionals
- Represent CMKC positively at all times
- Maintain confidentiality and uphold CMKC’s mission, vision, values and Code of Conduct
- Comply with all organisational policies and procedures
This job description is not exhaustive. Duties may change or develop in line with organisational needs and are considered reasonable within the nature of the role.
Person Specification – Day Services Support Worker (Bakery Workshop)
Essential Criteria
- Experience in catering and/or bakery work
- Physically fit to complete the demands of this role
- Good literacy and numeracy skills
- Understanding of person‑centred support
- Knowledge of equality, diversity, and anti‑discriminatory practice
- Awareness of food hygiene standards
- Ability to engage proactively with adults with learning disabilities
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to maintain dignity, privacy, and professional boundaries
- Good record‑keeping and IT skills
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Eligible to work in the UK
- Satisfactory Enhanced DBS check
Desirable Criteria
- Level 2 Food Safety qualification
- Care Certificate or equivalent
- Experience in artisan baking or real bread making
- Experience supporting people with learning disabilities
- Experience in identifying learning needs and recording outcomes
- Knowledge of safeguarding, health & safety, and risk assessment
- Knowledge of moving and handling principles
What We Offer:
- A rich social and cultural environment and a competitive salary with a benefits package including:
- Company sickness pay enhanced SSP
- Annual leave entitlement increases in recognition of long service
- Stakeholder pension scheme up to 5% match
- Generous training and professional development opportunities
- On-site free parking
- 15%Discount in our Café/shop for food and Camphill products
- Free counselling service via a helpline
- Staff working in our houses can eat with residents when on shift and have access to free tea, coffee and fresh fruit (subject to availability)
How to Apply:
If you’re interested in helping create a transformative living environment for adults with learning disabilities, we’d love to hear from you!
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you’re the right person for this role to recruitment@camphillmk.co.uk.
The most important thing is a caring attitude, a genuine interest in people and a willingness to work in accordance with our Mission and Vision Statement.
Please note: We review applications frequently, and interviews will take place shortly after we shortlist them. If we feel we have received a sufficient number of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert early. Don’t hesitate to apply as soon as possible.
We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes diversity within our workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, regardless of sexual orientation, race, age, gender, disability, religion, or belief.
All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK.
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